Ponta da Fragata
Headland in Cape Verde
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Ponta da Fragata (Portuguese meaning "tip of the frigate") is a headland on the east coast of the island of Sal, Cape Verde. It is situated at the southern end of the Serra Negra mountain, 6 km northeast of the town Santa Maria. To the south of the headland stretches the Costa da Fragata, a 4.7 km long sandy beach which is a protected nature reserve, important as nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles.[1] The nature reserve covers 3.46 km2 (1.34 sq mi) of land and 23.47 km2 (9.06 sq mi) of ocean.[2]
Ponta da Fragata | |
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  Ponta da Fragata Location within Cape Verde | |
| Coordinates: 16°38′42″N 22°53′8″W | |
| Location | Eastern Sal, Cape Verde |
| Water bodies | Atlantic Ocean |